‘We can’t go back to normal’: how will coronavirus change the world?
Everything feels new, unbelievable, overwhelming. At the same time, it feels as if we’ve walked into…
Coronavirus is a tragedy – but it could be the wake-up call we need
For some time this pandemic will focus almost all of our attention. It is a tragedy…
Antarctica: what it means when the coldest place on Earth records an unprecedented heatwave
While the world rightfully focuses on the Covid-19 pandemic, the planet is still warming. This summer’s…
Report reveals ‘massive plastic pollution footprint’ of drinks firms
Four global drinks giants are responsible for more than half a million tonnes of plastic pollution…
Climate-damaging products should come with smoking-style warnings
Cigarette packets with grisly warnings of the consequences of smoking are intended to deter smokers. Now…
‘The animals aren’t pleased’: UK zoos under coronavirus lockdown
It’s easy enough for Darren McGarry to socially distance from other people as his home is…
Show with the flow: elevation maps reveal world rivers
These maps of rivers around the world were created byEsri UK, a mapping and spatial analytics…
Have you noticed changes to wildlife due to the UK lockdown?
Conservationists have noticed changes to British wildlife as the shutdown of modern life as we know…
Campaigners attack Japan’s ‘shameful’ climate plans release
Japan has laid out its plans to tackle greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris agreement in…
Revealed: Monsanto predicted crop system would damage US farms
The US agriculture giant Monsanto and the German chemical giant BASF were aware for years that…